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Bad Obsession at 5:21am 02.12.09
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This should be an interesting thread. It will be interesting to see what people suggest in this sit
blowinganddrifting at 5:07am 02.12.09
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Finally!!! After 2 years on the hard and 1 year in a started up new business, my wife and I have dec
Manny at 7:53pm 02.11.09
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Anyone tried any other manufacturer's outdoor fabrics for biminis and sailcovers? Good experiences?
mark.schpero at 7:49pm 02.11.09
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I have a 1987 sabre 42 and I am planning to install a vacuflush toilet in the aft head. I have to do
Manny at 7:46pm 02.11.09
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Went sailing last Sunday and when I had the sun behind the genny, I notice two "pinholes" :doh:. The
Rob Hamlin at 6:31pm 02.11.09
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Advice needed: I want to replace the bow cleats on my 1991 Catalina 36. Are those simply four larg
gettinthere at 5:41pm 02.11.09
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anybody care to comment on this comparison? The MAS guy said they are comparable BUT the flexbond wi
Aldo at 3:30pm 02.11.09
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I would like to read some comments on the gudgeons that have the Delrin bushings in them, that Catal
Maine Sail at 3:22pm 02.11.09
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I have been doing some preventative maintenance to my engine and in the process wanted to replace th
Prop Damage   (1)
atwhite2 at 3:20pm 02.11.09
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I just this past month purchased a slightly used 1976 O'Day 20 with the intentions of bringing the w
sailndive345 at 2:55pm 02.11.09
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Greetings! I have enjoyed sailing Layla, my '97 Oceanis 461 since Fall '05. All of the places (
rozanski2 at 2:28pm 02.11.09
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Is there any trick to freeing up the locking nut on my Depth finder thru hall transducer? It's on T
Lucky Bum at 2:21pm 02.11.09
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Well it is now three years with a nice 222 O'Day. Renewed my three year Ohio registration, will star
MaryC at 2:19pm 02.11.09
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Well rats! I was showing my daughter how to operate the manual bilge pump and dropped the handle in
Roger Long at 1:13pm 02.11.09
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If you live or cruise in Maine, better take notice of bill LD 164 now working its way through the le
captaincurt at 12:37pm 02.11.09
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Greetings from Charleston, SC to all. Here's the deal...I purchased a 1983 30' O'Day. The boat was i
dvideohd at 12:35pm 02.11.09
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I was looking about for trailers for a 28' boat. Mine weighs 6500# - and there do not seem to be m
Ross at 12:06pm 02.11.09
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Beef chuck was on sale today so I bought a boneless 3 1/4 pound cut. I always cut these up into smal
johnrobert at 11:46am 02.11.09
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Where can I find pics of a boom vang and a mainsheet travleler for a 1994 Hunter 26? I am very new
Ed Schenck at 10:18am 02.11.09
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Sitting here looking at chart 11536 and Bald Head Island. It looks like Frying Pan shoal sticks out

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Two disconnected stories may give your pause the next time you are out on the water.
Leeward Rail at 7:08am 03.02.22
I never trusted Flipper... Always talking only in Dolphin to hide his actual intentions. I hear he
Morse or no morse
Alan Gomes at 7:05am 03.02.22
From Wikipedia on CQ... "In English-speaking countries, the origin of the abbreviation was popular
The LiFePo4 Revolution!   (1)
Bob J. at 6:57am 03.02.22
Saying hello
Leeward Rail at 6:46am 03.02.22
You can't tell me that sunlight doesn't take a toll on gelcoat, unless you are fastidious in your a
Saying hello
jviss at 6:38am 03.02.22
You can't tell me that sunlight doesn't take a toll on gelcoat, unless you are fastidious in your ap
Morse or no morse
mikeracca at 6:36am 03.02.22
Saying hello
Leeward Rail at 6:33am 03.02.22
I didn't say cover it while towing, I said cover it. Yup. You didn't. Unfortunately I have seen p
V-Belt Replacement
jssailem at 6:28am 03.02.22
Belts don't shrink so you should be good. Not even if you wash them then stick them in the dryer?
Structural?
JBissi at 6:00am 03.02.22
Couple more. Maybe this will help Hey Guys, Im planning on opening up the V-berth wall to add air
Morse or no morse
JamesG161 at 5:59am 03.02.22
Wikipedia has a good entry on CQ and its origin. From Wikipedia on CQ... "In English-speaking cou
V-Belt Replacement
lehighsail at 5:55am 03.02.22
Yup. 20 inches.
V-Belt Replacement
jviss at 5:37am 03.02.22
19mm OD circumference 19.5 cm I think you mean inches, not cm, no?
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
smokey73 at 5:36am 03.02.22
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
jviss at 4:56am 03.02.22
I was thinking that if I install LFP I would also install another fixed, automatic fire suppression
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
Johann at 4:20am 03.02.22
The LiFePo4 Revolution!
Johann at 4:14am 03.02.22
I'd like to see some substantiation for this claim. I have never heard if it myself. Has anyone's
Starwind 19 project boat
Will Gilmore at 4:13am 03.02.22
Love the color. I grew up on a schooner named Sunflower, painted yellow. The people at the boatyar
Starwind 19 project boat   (1)
SailingLoto at 4:06am 03.02.22
I went ahead and painted it

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